Ring Energy, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ORLA, TEXAS
| Employer | Ring Energy, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010890 |
| Address | Rapture #38 Tank Battery | City, State ZIP | ORLA, TEXAS 79770 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was approximately 3 feet up on a free standing ladder looking at and cleaning site glass on a water knock when the ladder twisted, causing the employee to fall to the ground. The employee sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2019, a worker at Ring Energy, Inc. in ORLA, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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